[Exclusive Discount] Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket

Experience the Past and Present of Japanese Railways with All Your Senses

The moment you enter the museum, giant, life-sized trains capture your attention. Admire historically significant vehicles, including one listed in the Guinness Book of Records, and experience the immersive feeling of actually driving a train through a simulator used for real driver training. The majestic engine sounds blend with the retro designs that defined eras, creating an unforgettable time.

A Journey Through the Evolution of Japanese Railways, Experienced with All Senses

Ride Actual Locomotives and Experience the Driving Simulator

Feel the vivid immersion of operating a real train through a high-performance simulator used by current railway drivers for training. You can also have a special moment riding a steam locomotive that was popular in the past and imagine running on the rails.

Steam Locomotive Roundhouse

This is a fan-shaped roundhouse designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Dozens of historically valuable steam locomotives, including a 1881 steam locomotive, are displayed in their grandeur. You can even hear the majestic whistle of trains that are still operational.

Shinkansen & Large Vehicle Exhibition Hall

From early models of the supersonic Shinkansen that became Japan's rapid transport to diesel and electric locomotives, all are displayed in their full size. By looking inside the majestic bodies and at the driver's seats, you can explore the evolution of Japanese technology from various angles.

Railway Diorama & Experience Zone

This area features a large-scale miniature display, meticulously recreating actual cities and railway networks. With interactive content such as simulator driving experiences and a 3D theater, it stimulates children's curiosity and imagination.

"Experience Japanese railways with all your senses on the rails where the romance of the past meets modern technology."